Find Spot record MDO47379 - Bronze Age axe, Hanford Park
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Summary
An Early Bronze Age flanged bronze axe was found near the River Stour at Hanford Park. It is in the British Museum (accession number 92, 9-1, 307). The accession number suggests that the axe arrived at the museum as part of the Durden collection.
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Full Description
Hanford Park: A Bronze Age flanged axe, found near the River Stour, is now in the BM (92 9 1 307). The axe, 16.3cm long, has a stop-ridge and central ribs at the base of the blade. <1>
No information was obtained upon this axe during field investigation.The fields bordering the river were under pasture. From the BM
accession number the axe was evidently in the Durden collection. <2>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8450 1150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81SW |
| Civil Parish | Hanford; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 SW 21
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 206269
Record last edited
Nov 15 2023 10:06AM